VDB-198191 · CVE-2020-11979 · EUVD-2021-0549

Oracle StorageTek Tape Analytics 2.4 Core temp file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle StorageTek Tape Analytics 2.4. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Core. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2020-11979. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Oracle StorageTek Tape Analytics 2.4. This issue affects an unknown function of the component Core. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-379. The product creates a temporary file in a directory whose permissions allow unintended actors to determine the file's existence or otherwise access that file. Impacted is integrity.

The weakness was released 04/19/2022 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2022. It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-11979. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/26/2026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2021-0549) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-0794). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

Dell PowerEdge
Dell ECS

Productinfo

Vendor

Oracle

Name

StorageTek Tape Analytics

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Temp file
CWE: CWE-379 / CWE-377
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/21/2020 🔍
04/19/2022 +728 days 🔍
04/19/2022 +0 days 🔍
04/20/2022 +1 days 🔍
01/26/2026 +1377 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2022
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-11979 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-11979
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-198191
EUVD: 🔍
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-0794 - Dell ECS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/20/2022 08:02
Updated: 01/26/2026 08:29
Changes: 04/20/2022 08:02 (38), 04/27/2022 09:00 (2), 04/27/2022 09:02 (18), 09/27/2025 18:35 (15), 01/26/2026 08:29 (7)
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